Leehi Machulsky

Club: Academy Of Fencing Masters (AFM)

Coaches: Zhanna Bikkina, Slava Novoselov, Dima Chumak, Carmine Carpenito

Fencing Origin Story: When I was 8 years old, my family moved to the states from Israel. At that time I didn't know what fencing was until we reconvened with my aunt and uncle who recently opened a fencing club a year prior due to my cousins' request. They suggested that me and my siblings try it, so we did, and that is when I fell in love with the sport.

Why I love Fencing: When I fence, I truly feel like I love what I am doing, it fills me up with serotonin and helps me forget about all other troubles. Fencing helped me get a deep understanding of myself and has brought out the best in me, it helped me prove myself that I can overcome any challenges and that I can never get discouraged.

Notable Results:

• Team gold medal at the 2025 Pan American Zonals
• Finished third at the 2025 NCAA championships
• Ranked No. 1 in the world for junior women's épée during the 2023-24 season
• Junior World Champion in 2024